Avalanche Reacquire Kadri, Strengthen Stanley Cup Bid

0:00This is Corey with NHL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Colorado Avalanche just pulled off a huge move at the NHL trade deadline by bringing back Center, Nazem Kadri from the Calgary Flames. This deal shows they're going all out for another shot at the Stanley Cup. Kadri heads to Colorado with the Flames retaining 20% of his salary, plus a 2027 fourth-round pick for the Avalanche. In return, Calgary picks up forward. Victor Olofsen, prospect Max Kern, a conditional 2028 first-round pick, and a conditional 20. 27 second-round pick. It's part of the Flames plan to sell off assets from a tough season. Kadri was a key player in Colorado's 2022 championship, delivering gritty play and solid production from the middle of the lineup. At age 34, he's posted 41 points in 61 games this year, despite Calgary struggles. Now, the Avalanche boasts one of the league's top center groups

1:01with Nathan McKinnon, Kadri, and recent addition, Nicholas Roy. This trade strengthens Colorado's depth, right in their prime contending years. The salary retention on Kadri's $7 million cap hit makes his remaining three-year deal easier to handle, even if they gave up some future. Picks, analysts are calling it an A-grade win for the Avalanche, and a solid B-plus for the Flames, who get assets to rebuild while sending Kadri to a spot he knows well. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, LinkedIn the description. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.